Drinking water is usually the best way how to provide the body with necessary liquids. But especially in the summer you can have a bite that would help you with your thirst as well. Here are the top 5 foods that keep you hydrated:
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Cucumber
Consisting of 96% of water, cucumber easily rehydrates the body. Additionally it is a great source of vitamin B, promotes joint health, relieves gout and arthritis pain;
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Iceberg lettuce
Is high water (96%) low calorie vegetable and also a good source of vitamin A, B, C and K.
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Celery
Water content: 95%. Additionally to keeping you hydrated, celery reduces inflammation, aids digestion and can help to relief stress.
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Radishes
Additonally to having 95% water content, they are also high in vitamin C, phosphorus and zinc. It naturally cools down body temperature what is definitely handy on a hot summer day.
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Tomatoes
In the fifth place of foods rich in water are the tomatoes with their 94% content. Tomatoes are also rich in vitamin C and help to reduce the risk of heart diseases, prevent the damage of DNA and prevent thrombosis.